St. Joseph's School | Smithers BC

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** SPOTS AVAILABLE IN ALL GRADES AND CAN APPLY FOR ADMISSION AT ANY TIME**

 

Thank you so much for considering St Joseph's School! Children are our most precious gifts and we are so honoured and humbled that you've taken the time to learn about our school!

St Joseph's School is a loving and caring learning community committed to academic excellence and fostering the growth of the whole child. Our work is infused by the teachings of Jesus Christ. The smaller size of our school nurtures a strong sense of community. Our dedicated staff and parents collaborate to inspire the growth of all children so they can become their best selves. 

If you have any questions or would like a tour, please get in touch smile

 

Some of the things that make our school shine:

  • Religious education that focuses on Christian values
  • An experienced team of educators dedicated to helping all children learn and be well prepared on their learning journey
  • A school culture that encourages learners to be safe, helpful, accountable, respectful and positive 
  • Use of the BC Ministry of Education’s K – 7 Curriculum
  • Extended French instruction for grades taught by a specialist teacher
  • Music instruction from K-7 taught by a specialist teacher
  • Extracurricular sports and activities
  • Delicious hot lunches made on site
  • A high staff to learner ratio
  • After school care program (optional and open to everyone)

 

Admission Policy 

Priority for enrolment 

  1. Siblings of children already enrolled at St Joseph’s
  2. Practising Catholic  families belonging to our parish and Catholic families moving in from other communities
  3. Children who have attended our preschool programme 
  4. Everyone on a first come, first serve basis base on available space

Acceptance Criteria

  • the school’s ability to meet the child’s particular needs.
  • the enrolment priorities outlined above
  • commitment the that child will participate in the entire educational programme of the school, including religious education and celebrations

The class size is typically 25 or fewer children, with the principal having the discretion to add additional students. 

 

Kindergarten Application Procedure

  1. We warmly invite you to start the application process for a spot in our kindergarten starting on 9 January 2023 at 9am by requesting an admissions appointment at https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/code using the code stjkn If you have any issues using the site, please call the office 250-847-9414
  2.  After the request for an admissions appointment has been received, families will be invited to meet and complete applications. Appointments will be made based on the order that requests were received on the website and the priority status of the application.
  3. After meeting with families and review of applications, offers of admission will be made. Those who accept offers of admissions will be registered for the 2023-2024 school year.

 

 

Grades 1-7 Application Procedure

  1. You are most welcome to contact the school if you have any questions or to arrange a tour prior to applying for admissions. 
  2. We warmly invite you to start the application process by completing the form attached below. It can be completed digitally or printed. Signatures aren't required on the digital copy until after meeting with the principal. Once complete you are welcome to email or drop it off at the school.
  3. Once the admissions application has been received, families will be invited to meet with the principal to discuss the school's philosophy, programming, and expectations. The parish priest may attend part of the meeting to help discucss the religious nature of the school
  4. After meeting and a review of applications based on the above policy, offers of admission will be made. Those who accept offers of admissions will be registered 
     

Tuition 

As an independent school, St Joseph’s receives 50% of the funding that a public school receives per student for operating expenses.  We receive no government funding for capital expenditures. Tuition is tax deductable.  A tuition fee is charged to help bridge the gap in funding:

Monthly tuition fees for 2022-2023 are:

  • One Child: $295.00/month
  • Two children: $395.00/month
  • Additional children: $10/month